Sans Superellipse Numol 1 is a very bold, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font visually similar to 'ATC Duel' by Avondale Type Co., 'Greater Neue' by NicolassFonts, 'Otoiwo Grotesk' by Pepper Type, and 'Heading Now' by Zetafonts (names referenced only for comparison).
Keywords: headlines, posters, sports branding, packaging, promotional, sporty, energetic, punchy, friendly, retro, impact, motion, approachability, branding, display, rounded, oblique, blocky, soft corners, compact apertures.
A heavy, oblique sans with rounded-rectangle construction and softened corners throughout. Strokes are uniformly thick with minimal modulation, producing dense, compact counters and small apertures in letters like C, S, and e. Curves and joins are smooth and inflated, while terminals appear blunt and subtly sheared to match the overall slant. Proportions feel broad and stable, with an athletic, forward-leaning rhythm; numerals share the same chunky, rounded geometry and tightly held interior spaces.
Best suited to short, high-impact settings such as headlines, event graphics, sports and fitness branding, packaging callouts, and promotional typography where weight and slant can do the work. It performs particularly well when set large, where the rounded construction and compact counters read as intentional and graphic rather than cramped.
The tone is bold and upbeat, combining a friendly roundedness with a high-impact, action-oriented stance. Its oblique posture and compact internal spaces add urgency and momentum, giving it a sporty, poster-like confidence with a hint of retro display styling.
The design appears intended to deliver maximum visual punch with a streamlined, rounded industrial geometry, pairing a forward-leaning stance with soft-cornered forms for approachability. It aims for instant recognition and bold emphasis rather than quiet readability.
The sample text shows strong line presence and consistent color at large sizes, while the tight counters and enclosed shapes can make long passages feel dense. Round letters (O, Q, 8, 9) read as superelliptical and slightly squared-off, reinforcing a sturdy, engineered look.